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VOL. LXXV NO. 14
SERVING THE GRAND COULEE DAM AREA, WASHINGTON STATE
Man jumps
off bridge
by Scott Hunter
Firefighters dig through a burning pile of firewood as temperatures rise above 95 degrees Monday,
lightning. — Scott Hunter photo
A Nespelem man jumped off
the Columbia River Bridge in
Coulee Dam Friday morning, reportedly because he thought he
could make it.
The 28-year-old jumped from
the bridge around 7 a.m. Another
person was trying to keep him
from doing it, said Coulee Dam
Chief of Police Pat Collins.
Soon, three boats were in the
river searching for Jamie Williams, but by 9:30, it was more
after a fire ignited in an empty lot, possibly from likely a recovery effort than a
rescue, since the man had been in
the river for hours, Collins said.
The jump was not a suicide attempt.
“He thought he could make it,”
By 9 p.m., state fire assistance had been Collins said.
Williams and a friend had been
mobilized under the Washington State Fire
Services Resource Mobilization Plan in sup- drinking all night, the young man
port of local firefighters working to contain told Collins as he first arrived on
the Road 6 Fire near Mansfield. That wildfire the scene at the bridge.
The man, identified only as
had burned 2,000 acres and the state sent in
Clinton in Collins’ report, said
another 25 engines to fight it.
The Douglas County fire marshall has
banned all fireworks in unincorporated areas
in the county. The only exceptions are professional fireworks displays which have already
been approved.
Paris said the B Street fire is under investigation to rule out human causes, but factors
seem to point to a lightning strike.
“Again, fire fighters are urging everyone
to use care when doing outside activities,” he
said.
Firefighters descend on B Street fire
by Scott Hunter
Response to a fire in the heat of Monday afternoon in Grand Coulee underscored the nervousness of local fire fighters in the current,
extreme heat conditions, with fireworks legal.
As a summer thunderstorm rolled through
the area at just after 5 p.m. downpours heralded thunderclaps, and lightning may have
lit up a mostly empty lot on B Street, empty
except for several large piles of firewood.
Even with the downpour, the fire caught,
and high winds fanned it.
“It does show the extreme fire behavior we
are experiencing with all starts,” stated Grand
Coulee Volunteer Fire Chief Rick Paris.
A woman living in a duplex next door reported the fire outside her window just as she
was watching a television report of a huge fire
in Wenatchee, which had burned 28 homes.
“It’s just the weirdest thing,” Bev Sullivan
said. “You’re watching the fire on TV and then
look outside and see the fire.”
The fire in the lot beside her home was
burning hot and fast on Elizabeth Gillard’s lot
at the corner of B Street and Third Street, and
seven fire trucks responded.
“Neighbors and retired firefighters all
showed up to assist,” noted Paris, and crews
responded from Grand Coulee, the Bureau of
Reclamation, Electric City and Coulee Dam,
20 firefighters in all.
Several fires also started in surrounding areas mostly to the south and west from the fast
moving thunderstorm, Paris noted, and Douglas County Fire Districts 3 and 5 responded to
a new fire in the Leahy Junction area.
careful during all their outdoors
activities. The probability of fire
starts are extremely high from
any ignition sources, even small
sparks.
Fireworks need to be used
very carefully; even legal “Safe
and Sane” fireworks will start
fires very easily. Please have a
phone, water hose, water bucket
Newsbriefs
Port hears
report on course
Grant County Port District 7 commissioners heard at their meeting
last week a report that there are 84
members of the golf course, on a par
with last year’s membership total.
They also heard that the golf course
is in good shape and that several
tournaments are scheduled for the
near future. The Port District is in its
third year of managing the course.
The Port District is running the
course largely with volunteer help.
Fireworks
banned
The Douglas County fire marshall
has placed a ban on all fireworks
from unincorporated areas in the
county. The only exceptions are
professional fireworks displays which
have already been approved. The
ban includes any and all fireworks.
benefit its senior meals program. The
“Jam” session will be from 1-5 on
Aug. 15. The seniors are sponsoring
a nacho bar, an ice cream sundae
bar and and will serve strawberry
shortcake, all to raise funds for the
meals program. For information
call Maggie Stewart, 633-8396. or
Johnny Whitecloud, 631-0428. A
handmade quilt made by Dorothy
Geisler will be raffled off at the end
of the program. Raffle tickets are $1
each and are available at the senior
center.
Billups named
commissioner
Becky Billups has been named
a member of Grand Coulee’s Civil
Service Commission.
The announcement was made
by Mayor Chris Christopherson. The
CSC meets the first Monday of each
month in the council chambers at city
hall at 5:30 p.m.
Get stuffed with Chicken
goodies for meal hearing
coming up
program
The seniors will hold a “Jam”
session at the Senior Center to
The Coulee Dam Town Council
will hear the public’s opinion on the
possibility of allowing chickens in
town at at public hearing during the
proposal. The mayor says he wants
to encourage as many people as
possible to attend and make their
opinions known, whether for or
and a shovel available if using
fireworks. If a fire starts, call 911
immediately, do not delay. Better
yet, this would be a great year to
just enjoy the professional show
off the top of the Grand Coulee
Dam.
Because of the extreme dry
and hot weather, there are fire
bans statewide on all Depart-
Williams wanted to jump from
the bridge. Clinton told him not
to, that it was too far down and
he might not make it.
Williams insisted it wasn’t
that far, and if he didn’t make it,
“Oh well, I guess I’ll see my dad
then,” Collins wrote in his report.
Williams’ father died a few
months ago, and Williams was
still taking it hard, his friend
said.
When Williams climbed over
the railing, Clinton grabbed him
and begged him not to jump, but
Williams told him it wasn’t that
far and, “I can do this.” His friend
lost the struggle, and Williams
jumped.
Before long, residents on Coulee Dam’s River Drive, on the east
side of the river, reported seeing
someone in the water downriver
and yelling for help.
Collins and other police, as
well as firefighters, searched
from shore. Fire Chief Flint Bjorson spotted Williams on the west
See WILLIAMS page 2
Big Fourth
festival this week
Fire departments concerned
for upcoming July 4th weekend
Grand Coulee Dam area fire
fighters are concerned because of
the extreme, hot weather we have
been experiencing, which is predicted to continue for the next 10
days.
Any fire activity will put extra
stress on the firefighters because
of the high temperatures. We are
asking everyone to be extremely
JULY 1, 2015
ment of Natural Resources-protected land; Grant County-wide
for all fires except permitted agricultural fires and established
campground fire pits, residential
fire pits when surrounded with 25
feet of non-combustible material
and a charged water line, with
the fire attended at all times. Lincoln County Fire Districts have
See FIRES page 2
Guide inside
by Roger S. Lucas
Music, food and fireworks.
Sounds like Festival of
America time in the coulee,
when patriots can celebrate
America Friday and Saturday at the park below
the Visitor Center, with
a guide to the action inside this issue.
The Grand Coulee
Dam Area Chamber of Commerce,
the organizer of
the event, has put
together live music,
kids activities, a big show in
the park, fireworks and more to
entertain local residents as well
as the thousands of visitors who
crowd the park and surrounding
areas each year.
Listen to the music of MacDaddy, Tuxedo Junction and
the Olson Bros. bands.
Fifty
vendors
will
provide
food and
product
in
the
park.
An “Inflatable Village,” a romp
particularly
for the kids, will
help to make the
time clearly a family time.
New this year is the
chamber’s Beer Garden,
See FESTIVAL page 2
against the idea. The meeting is July
8 at 6 p.m. at the town hall.
Schools
enrollment
reported
Grand Coulee Dam schools
reported an average of 685 students
in June, 21 students over the same
period last year. The average for
the year is 705, 36 over last year’s
average. The district had budgeted
for 660 students this year.
Library
hours
change
The Grand Coulee Library will
have different hours until it gets a
new air conditioner Monday, July
13. Temporary hours will be Wed.,
July 1 - 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Thurs.,
July 2 - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Monday
thru Friday, July 6-10, 8 a.m. - 4
p.m.
Picking
up
garbage
early
Sunrise Disposal will be picking
up garbage in the area on this week
one hour earlier than normal due to
the hot weather and no a.c. in the
Eric Braaten’s chickens have names and often come up to greet visitors. Roger Lucas photos
Electric City family
likes their chickens
by Roger S. Lucas
Coulee Dam Town Council
members may get an earful about
chickens at a public hearing next
Wednesday, July 8, at 6 p.m.
The entire town should take a
page from an Electric City couple
with five chickens.
Eric, Misty and son Logan
Braaten live on 10 acres on the
edge of the city, and they can tell
you that chickens are nice people.
That is, each individual chicken has its own personality.
The Braatens have all their
chickens named, and Eric explained, “They have their own
pecking order.” One of the chickSee CHICKENS page 2
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Chickens
ens in the flock, Rosey, is head of
the flock and rules the roost, so to
speak.
Chickens are beneficial and
clean up the bugs around their
environment. There’s a certain
therapeutic quality to chickens,
a real feel-good thing. And there’s
the eggs.
The Braatens see chickens in
the full circle: take care of the
chickens, and they will take care
of you.
Proof is a carton of beautiful
brown eggs.
A visit to the Braaten place
wouldn’t be complete without a
welcome by Rosey, Dot, Spicey,
Shine and Caramel. There’s always a welcome cluck or two.
The chickens have their pen
and roost and are treated, if not
royally, at least with respect.
There’s not a bad chicken, just
bad chicken owners, Eric is quick
to explain.
It is expected that there will be
a swarm of people at the Coulee
Dam council public hearing about
chickens, most of the people not
Festival
A dozen homegrown eggs.
knowing what they are talking
about.
A quick tour of the Braaten
place would put it all in perspective.
Chickens poop, but it doesn’t
take a rocket scientist to know
side of the river.
Collins drove downstream on
the west side, but as he arrived
near the water pumps there,
USBR emergency personnel spotted Williams already a half mile
downstream.
Friday morning near the river,
Collins said a Bureau of Reclamation boat, and boats from the
Colville Tribal Natural Resources
Department were involved in the
search for Williams, plus a MedStar helicopter had joined in overhead until they were called away.
And one local search and rescue
diver was reportedly searching in
his personal boat.
The river was running fast Friday morning, and appeared to be
about 140 feet below the bridge.
After three hours of search-
that before you acquire chickens
you need to know they take work,
but that there are benefits also,
besides the eggs.
I didn’t note any smell, or negative feeling about the Braaten
chickens.
Continued from front page
The bridge across the Columbia River in front of Grand Coulee Dam. A
semi crossing on the right gives perspective as to size and height from the
river. — Scott Hunter photo
The Star has not received a reing, Collins released the fire units.
Two boats were continuing the port that Jamie Williams has yet
been found.
search after four hours.
School uniforms
under consideration
by Roger S. Lucas
Continued from front page
located on town shop property
facing Columbia Avenue, where
adults can go for a beverage break
and a retreat from the crowd.
All in all, a great experience
filled with possibilities for everyone.
And don’t forget the Laser
Light Show, kicking off just before
the fireworks over Grand Coulee
Dam.
All the fun is explained in the
special Festival of America section with this week’s Star news-
Fires
Continued from front page
also instituted fire bans. Most of
Grant County Fire District #14
and the cities of Grand Coulee
and Electric City are covered
by a year-round fire ban since
2007, imposed by Air Ecology and
Growth Management rules.
Last year over Fourth of July
weekend we had six fires in the
area caused by fireworks. The conditions were not nearly as dry or
extreme last year. Let’s shoot for a
fire free Fourth of July Weekend!
Enjoy a safe and fire free weekend. Keep hydrated!
(Reported on behalf of the
Grand Coulee Dam Area Fire
Chiefs.)
Williams
Continued from front page
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paper.
And by the way, when you see
a chamber of commerce member,
say “thanks” for the creativity
and hard work it takes to put on
the festival.
Rez burning and fireworks banned
The Mount Tolman Fire Center says fire danger on the Colville Reservation is
high and has banned burning. Traditional burning will be allowed with a permit.
No fireworks are allowed until July 4 from 6 p.m. to midnight.
No burning along Lake Roosevelt
Due to extreme conditions, all fires at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
are prohibited until further notice, the LRNRA announced Tuesday. The ban on
open flames includes charcoal fires, tiki torches, incense burners, and more.
Exceptions include self-contained propane or gas stoves or lanterns; and portable propane campfire units that are Underwriters Lab (UL) approved and kept
10 feet from vegetation and logs.
• The Mount Tolman Fire Center says fire danger on the Colville Reservation is
high and has banned burning. Traditional burning will be allowed with a permit.
No fireworks are allowed until July 4 from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Have A Safe
4th of July Weekend
Discussions are going on to develop a school
uniform program for Grand Coulee Dam district
schools.
The issue has come up at the past two school
board meetings, and indications are that the idea is
alive and moving forward.
The teaching and support staff are generally in
favor of the idea.
The board is moving forward slowly, and, as suggested by outgoing high school principal, Brandon
Byers, the district should take this next year in
fleshing out the idea.
The public and student body to date haven’t had
Liberty named principal
by Roger S. Lucas
Lake Roosevelt High School
will get its first woman principal,
ever, for the 2015-16 school year.
Superintendent Dennis Carlson named Ronanda Liberty
as principal of Lake Roosevelt
Junior/Senior High School at a
school board meeting Monday
night.
She replaces Brandon Byers,
who took a position as assistant
principal at Frontier Middle
School in Moses Lake, a school of
about 800 students.
Byers came to the district here
in 2008 as an English teacher and
served as principal of the Grand
Coulee Dam Middle School for a
year before moving to the high
school principal position.
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O P I N I O N
Fireworks are
scary in this heat
If there was ever a good argument for expressing
your patriotism and love of explosives in a big group,
the weather is providing a better one.
Frankly, the current heat wave is scary, especially
remembering the wildland fires the local area has
experienced over the last few years.
Fireworks are fun, and as kids many of us had a
blast taking stupid risks. But this week would be a
good time for putting childish things behind us.
It’s a little surprising that local fire chiefs have
not called for an all-out ban on private fireworks,
given the tinder conditions surrounding us and the
extreme heat forecast. But that doesn’t mean people
couldn’t individually decide to do the right thing,
forgoing backyard blasts. If you’ve got them, consid-
er lighting them off at North Dam, a spot local firefighters can keep contained with relative confidence.
If you don’t have your own, consider enjoying the
fireworks off the top of Grand Coulee Dam this year,
which is reportedly going to double what recent
years have seen.
As fun as fireworks are, they’re one-night thrill is
no match for the lifetime comfort of a family home,
yours or someone else’s.
Let’s put the safety of all at our highest peak of
priorities this week.
Scott Hunter
editor and publisher
Time to revive the
Black Rock Reservoir plan
Yakima Valley farmers have the same problem
as their California counterparts: there just isn’t
enough water for crops, migrating fish and people.
In California this year, an estimated 564,000
acres of prime cropland will be left unplanted because of the fourth straight year of drought. Economists at the University of California, Davis estimate
the drought has caused $2.7 billion in economic losses and cost 18,000 farm workers their jobs.
The water shortage is so acute in California that
Gov. Jerry Brown ordered a
25 percent reduction, which
has even forced many expensive homeowners to rip out
their manicured lawns and
plant desert plants among
sand and rocks.
There are similarities beby
tween California and WashDon C. Brunell
ington.
Just as the Sacramento
and San Joaquin rivers are
the heart of California’s north
central irrigation network, the Yakima River is the
main artery flowing through one of our state’s prime
growing regions.
With snowpack in the Cascades at a dismal 10
percent of normal, Yakima farmers are struggling to
stretch available water supplies during the upcoming summer months when irrigation water is most
needed. The situation has once again prompted
state and federal officials to consider adding water
storage capacity.
Considering that, it is time to dust off the Black
Rock project, which, as originally conceived, would
transfer spring runoff water from the Columbia River in central Washington uphill to a new reservoir
east of Yakima.
It would be a mammoth undertaking. Under one
proposal, the Black Rock Dam itself could be 750
feet high — taller than Hoover Dam on the Colorado River.
In 2008, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation determined that the Black Rock Reservoir would be too
costly. The estimated cost then was about $5.69 billion, but it could potentially climb to as high as $7.7
billion. At the time, the Bureau reported that Black
Rock would return 13 cents for every dollar spent to
build and operate.
However, an independent impact study by the
Yakima Basin Storage Alliance (YSBA) found that
Guest
Column
Black Rock would generate $8 billion in economic
benefits from agriculture, tourism and construction
jobs. YBSA figured an additional $3.5 billion would
be generated in recreational opportunities alone, a
factor not considered by the Bureau of Reclamation.
There is another reason to revive the plan. Over
the last eight years, massive amounts of wind generation have come on line, which means, in addition to an irrigation lake, Black Rock could become
a pumped storage facility generating hydropower
from wind power.
Here is how it would work.
Columbia River water would be
pumped over the hill to Black Rock
when wind electricity is abundant
and costs are lower. The water
could be sent back down the hill
run through hydropower generating turbines and empty back into
Columbia River at peak electricity
demand periods.
A pumped storage project using
wind-generated electricity would
provide a storage battery for energy and would benefit fish, agriculture, municipal needs and economic
stability while leaving a reliable water supply in the
Yakima River.
Integrating wind and hydro works.
For example, Spain’s electric utility, Iberdrol,
is using wind power to pump water up to storage
reservoirs. When it rushed downhill through power
turbines, Iberdrol is currently generating more electricity than Bonneville Dam—-and more is on the
way.
Using this same technology, Black Rock could become more than just an irrigation reservoir; it would
ease the demand to divert water from the Yakima
River for irrigation, leaving more water in the river, which would raise stream flows, which in turn
would improve salmon and steelhead habitat.
It is a concept worth looking at that could make
Black Rock economically feasible while providing
everyone with much-needed additional fresh water.
Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and
columnist. He recently retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest
and largest business organization, and now lives in
Vancouver. He can be contacted at theBrunells@msn.
com
We need both insiders and
outsiders in Congress
Members of Congress get categorized in all sorts deliver an opinion about. They miss votes more freof ways. They’re liberal or conservative; Republican quently than insiders, and often do not attend comor Democrat; interested in domestic affairs or spe- mittee hearings. They’re often impatient with House
cialists in foreign policy.
and Senate traditions, and are impatient with the
There’s one important category, though, that I democratic process.
never hear discussed: whether a member wants to
I want to be clear that I’m not judging which kind
be an inside player or an outside player. Yet where of member is more valuable. I may prefer to spend
members fall on the continuum
my time with insiders, but both are
helps to shape the institution of
needed to make the system work. You
Congress.
have to have members reaching out
Insiders focus on making the
to the broader public, talking about
institution work. They give fewer
the big issues and engaging Amerispeeches on the floor, issue fewer
cans in the issues of the day. And you
press releases, and spend less
need people on the inside who are
Lee H. Hamilton
time considering how to play the
dedicated to resolving those issues by
public relations game or how to
attending to the legislation that will
raise money. Instead, they put in
make this possible.
long, tedious hours on developing
The truth is, Congress wouldn’t
legislation, attending hearings, listening to experts, work if everyone were an outside player. The process
exploring policy options, and working on building is tedious, and outsiders have little patience for it.
consensus. They’re the ones who do the necessary Yet if everyone were an insider, the country would be
work of legislating.
deprived of the dialogue, debate, and sheer spectacle
Outsiders pass through the institution of Con- that give Americans a sense of stake and participagress, but many of them are using Congress — and tion in the policy-making process.
especially the House of Representatives — as a stepping-stone to another office: the Senate, a governorLee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Conship, the presidency.
gress at Indiana University; Distinguished Scholar,
On Capitol Hill, these people behave very differ- IU School of Global and International Studies; and
ently from insiders. They raise money aggressively, Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Enput a lot of effort into developing a public persona, vironmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S.
and are consumed with public relations. They travel House of Representatives for 34 years.
a lot. They churn out press releases and speak on
the floor on every topic they can find something to
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Column
Heat, heat and more heat
It’s hotter than a woolly mammoth in a sweater
factory. There are lots of classic sayings out there to
describe the current heat wave.
Has anyone tried frying an egg on the sidewalk
yet? Or barbecuing without turning on the gas? Just
curious because it has been that hot. Most are probably sitting in our “cool spot” in the house with a
wet rag on your head, a mason jar of ice water in
your right hand and an icepack under your undercarriage. If you’re lucky, you don’t have to go outside
too much. Just long enough to
water plants and move sprinklers and dash back to your
ice pack. But if you must go
out, let’s be safe.
Drink water, water and
more water. It is super easy to
get dehydrated in these conJesse Utz
ditions. Even if you spend all
day keeping cool in the water
at the beach, ironically you
must still drink a lot of water
to keep the engine running. If
you are running low on coolant in your car it will
overheat and eventually the engine melts down and
you’re stuck. The same goes with your body. If it is
not getting the H2O it needs, it will also overheat,
and without proper hydration your brain will actually start to shrink and cells start dying. So drink
water. Not pop or energy drinks or alcohol, they only
accelerate the dehydration process.
If you must go outside, wear loose fitting clothing and try and keep covered. A hat is a must. Or a
bandanna, (no not a banana). But banana boat is a
good idea or another sun screen/blocker to protect
you from those harmful rays. Stay aware of your exposure time even if you’re protected. An hour in the
sun equals an hour out of the sun — a good rule to
remember. Wet clothing is a good way to cool off, but
Jess,
shut up!
if you remain in the sun’s heat beware that you can
actually get steam burns as the clothes dry out causing your skin to dry out faster and burn easier. You
will also burn faster when you’re in the water, the
water acts as a magnifying glass on your protective
layer. But a quick dip and an hour in the shade is a
great way to stay at good temperatures.
Let’s not forget our furry friends. Again, water,
water and more water. Keep the water dish, bowl,
bucket or trough filled. Our cats enjoy an ice cube in
their dish. They told me so. Also, if
you care for the feathered friends,
keep their bird bath filled too. It
doesn’t take long for those newly
hatched birds to become fried …
um, you get the idea.
No pets in cars. Period. This time
of year, with this heat the temp in
our cars, even with open window
can reach double the actual temperature in less than an hours’ time. If
you must travel with your pet, air
conditioning is a must, bring water
with you for the critter and try and not to leave your
furry pet unattended. If they start panting uncontrollably, get them cooled off quickly.
Be safe and smart. This is not the time to go offroading. The slightest heat source on the dry grass
can spark something very big. It is a good time to
have no open fires and if you must, then only in designated fire pits, and make sure you put them out
completely. Trust me, I was a firefighter, and it is
absolutely miserable to fight fire in this heat, not to
mention very dangerous.
The big thing is PLEASE follow the rules with
the fireworks. The 4th of July is always fun to get
together with the fam and light up the sky, but be
safe for everyone’s sake. Be safe out there.
Coulee Recollections
10 years ago
The Grand Coulee Dam Area
Chamber of Commerce said this
year’s giant fireworks show, sponsored by the Coulee Dam Casino
will be about twice as large as last
year’s with some special effects
at the end. This year’s musical
groups, sponsored by the Coulee
Dam Federal Credit Union, include Grand Coulee Dam’s own,
Street Legal, in a four-hour show
July 2, featuring local musicians,
Sean Reed, Will Weatherby and
Bob Acklehy. The headliner 3-hour
show on the 4th: “An Dochas,” a
returning
Colville-based, fiveperson band that specializes in
Irish music, with the Haran Irish
Dancers.
Grandma Helen Hudnall will
celebrate her 75th birthday at a
party in her home at Elmer City
on Saturday, July 9.
20 years ago
A 25-person crew for Weaver
Flower Company, a Yakima-based
flower company, had picked 400
boxes of the weed called “Baby
Breath” last Wednesday on local
school district property in Coulee
Dam and along the Lower River
Road when Carleen Anderson, a
Colville, notified tribal authorities
about the crew. Tribal police responded, shutting the crew down.
Tribal police chief Jay Goss said
picking without a permit from the
Tribes’ Natural Resource Department was illegal, and after a twohour emergency discussion, the
tribal council let Sam Weaver of
Weaver Flower Company take the
boxes with him. Chief Goss said
the foreman and several crew
members that picked on reservation lands last year were verbally warned to get a permit before
picking. The pickers said no one
said they needed permission from
the land owners, in this case, the
Colville Tribes.
Clay Antioquia, CTEC chief
executive, told the Grand Coulee
Dam Area Chamber of Commerce,
the new tribal Coulee Dam Casino will open in mid-July with coin
slot machines and Keno games.
WSU announced its President’s Honor Roll for the spring
semester for students with a cumulative grade point average of
3.5 or a 3.75 for the semester and
nine graded classes, including locals Amy Lynn Alling, Holly Ann
Johnson, Belen Avey, and William
E. Nicholson. Wenatchee Val-
ley College’s spring president’s
list includes Glenna Whitelaw,
Coulee Dam and Jessie Benton,
Grand Coulee, with a perfect 4.0
grade point in 12 or more graded
credits.
30 years ago
Reg Morgan, a resident of
Coulee Dam, has opened the All
Seasons Guide Service, offering
to guide fishing parties on Banks
Lake, Lake Roosevelt, the Columbia River and on the Colville Reservation. His service furnishes a
16’ boat, gear, bait and flotation
equipment. Fees start at $30 for
one, or $50 for four fishermen on
a four-hour trip. Morgan, retired
from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, said he has over 28 years
in fisheries, having managed a
fishing resort, written a fishing
program and brochure, and also
selling fishing tackle.
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Gamboa/Stevenson Join the Arbor Day
to wed in September Foundation, trees
will be planted
Meetings & Notices
No Chamber This Week
The Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce will not meet
this week due to getting set for the festivities this weekend. Come
enjoy the holiday below the visitor center at Grand Coulee Dam.
American Legion Post 157 Meets
Bruce and Ida Gamboa of Electric City, Wash., are pleased to announce the engagement of their
daughter Jewel Noelle, to Cameron James Stevenson of Ritzville,
Wash.
Jewel is a former graduate of
Wilbur High School and Cameron graduated from Lind/Ritzville
Care and Share Food Bank
The food bank at the Church of the Nazarene normal operating High School. Jewel and Camerhours are every Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. It is located at the Church of on are both currently employed
Nazarene, hwy 174, Grand Coulee. The bank still can use clean plastic and reside in the Seattle area.
They will be married on Sepgrocery bags.
tember 19, 2015, in Seattle at the
Ballard Bay Club.
Local AA Meetings
The American Legion Post 157 holds legion meetings on the second
Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Vets’ Center in Electric City. All
veterans are welcome. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, July 14
and will be held at St. Dustan’s Episcopal Church, Grand Coulee Ave.,
across from Jack’s Spring Canyon Gas Station. For more information
contact Jerry at 633-2579.
Confused in the Coulee AA meetings are held on Mondays at 6 p.m.,
Friday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m.. at the Vets Center in Electric
City. Call Paul 633-3377 days or 633-3345 evenings. New Hope Group
meetings are held Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Vets Center. For more
information call Sue 509.631.0861. These are open and non-smoking.
In Nespelem the group Bound and Determined holds its meetings
Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the Catholic Church. Contact Myrna 6344921 for more information there.
50th Reunion for the
GC class of 1965
TOPS Meetings
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter 1524 meets on Tuesdays
at 9:15 a.m. at Grand Coulee Senior Center prior to the exercise group
gathering at 10 a.m. Come and join for the health of it. The SAIL
exercise class follows this meeting beginning at 10 a.m. There is no
charge. Also a SAIL exercise class is held Monday, Wednesday and
Friday, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., at the Coulee Dam Community Church.
Friday night July 17th there will be a social hour at the home of
Wayne & Lila Snyder from 7 pm until 10 pm. We will provide snacks,
cookies and fruit. Please BYOB.
Saturday July 18th there will be a catered picnic at the North Dam
Park from noon until 4 pm.
Please plan to attend as this will be our last reunion, so let’s make
it our best!
Family History Center Available
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites all who
desire to utilize the Family History Center in the Coulee Dam Chapel,
located at 806 Spruce Street in Coulee Dam. The center is now open
each Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. The family history centers are free
and open the public and staffed by knowledgeable volunteers. Each
facility offers both novices and experienced family historians the tools
and resources to learn about their ancestors.
Seniors Have Wheelchairs, Crutches Available
Through the Grand Coulee Dam Senior Center a program is
available to members and other persons who for a short time need a
wheel chair, walkers, crutches, canes, bath stools and other items of
this type.
The summer reading program
is full swing at the Grand Coulee
Public Library. It is for children
of all ages, 0-18. Sign up is free.
There are activities, great programs, prizes from books to ice
cream and incentives - plus it is
free AND fun. Parents or older siblings can
be Reading Partners. The importance of reading aloud to children
of all ages cannot be stressed
enough, even for children who can
read on their own. There are great
benefits to be gained from reading
aloud: Instilling a love of reading
in your child, sharing more difficult books that your child may not
be able to read alone, encouraging
reluctant readers, and increasing
family involvement through the
sharing of good books, etc.
Teens can sign up for the Teen
Summer Reading Program online. They will read and complete
cool library challenges all summer long! It runs from June 12 August 15. The more you do, the
more chances you have to win
AMAZING prizes! You can sign
up at: www.ncrl.org/summerreading.
Upcoming events:
Thursday, July 2 - Animal Heroes -11:00
Wednesday, July 10 - Magic
with Alexander - 10:30
Wednesday, July 15 - Chelan PUD - 10:30
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Alanna Picard and Alfredo Labro of Nespelem, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Junie-Lynn Sioux Labro born
Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee.
She weighed 8 lbs., 3 oz., and was 21 inches in length at birth.
Siblings include William Labro and Blayne Picard. Maternal grandparents are the late Vickie Circle and Mark James Picard Jr. Paternal
grandparents are Daniel Conant and Patricia Conant. Great-grandparents are Kenneth “Pat” Bray, Hazel Whitney, Stretch and Sheila
Cleveland, Joanne Leith and Gerry and Johnny Adrian.
Free pinochle is offered at the Grand Coulee Senior Center Monday,
Wednesday and Friday beginning at 1 p.m.
Reading
program
in full
swing
plant trees in high-need forests. Our national forests provide
habitat for wildlife, keep the air
clean, and help ensure safe drinking water for more than 180 million Americans.
“Keeping our forests healthy is
vital to the health of people and
the entire planet,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor
Day Foundation. “By planting
trees in our national forests, we
will preserve precious natural resources and the benefits they provide for generations to come.”
To join the Arbor Day Foundation and help plant trees in our
national forests, send a $10 membership contribution to Replanting Our National Forests, Arbor
Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave.,
Nebraska City, NE 68410 or visit
arborday.org/july.
It’s a girl for
Picard/Labro
Free Pinochle at the Seniors
For those who have any of the
above items that are from the
center and no longer used please
return. If you have any of the
above items in good condition
and would like to donate them to
the center, it would be extremely
appreciated. For those who cannot
deliver, pickup is available. Call
633-2321 for more information.
Forests across America are a
prized natural resource, and anyone can help plant trees in these
vital areas by joining the Arbor
Day Foundation this month.
Through the Replanting Our
National Forests campaign, the
Arbor Day Foundation will honor
each new member who joins in
July by planting 10 trees in forests that have been devastated by
wildfires, insects, and disease.
The cost for joining the Arbor
Day Foundation is a $10 donation.
America’s national forests face
enormous challenges, including unprecedented wildfires that
have left a backlog of more than
1 million acres in need of replanting. The Foundation has worked
with the United States Forest
Service for more than 25 years to
Alice “Wheatie” Desautel RN
Please contact Ryan @ (509) 721- 0917
CMC 2015 Employee of the Year!
A
lice has worked
in many different
roles at CMC over
the past 10 years.
From the clinic, to OB,
ER, Acute, LTS and
charge nurse.
She is not only a
wonderful Registered
Nurse, she is also an
amazing mother and
friend. She loves her
three kids more than anything in
this world—anyone who knows
her at all, knows this.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
Welcomes you
Everyone’s invited.
Pastor Adrian Harris
2 miles east of Hwy 155 on Hwy 174
Adult Sunday School........................... 9:30 am.
Sunday Worship................................ 10:45 a.m
Church office 633-2186
COULEE DAM
COMMUNITY CHURCH
PRESBYTERIAN (U.S.A.)
BANKS LAKE BIBLE CHURCH
She has every quality in a nurse
that you could or would ever
ask for; she is truly an invaluable
employee.
She can handle anything that
comes through the hospital
doors—hold it together while the
Thank you Wheatie, for
storm rages, save lives and take
numbers, never batting an eye till everything you do for our
the storm has passed, regardless patients, their families, and CMC.
You Rock Wheatie!
Fit For Life............................................. 9:00 a.m.
Bible Study.......................................... 10:00 a.m.
Worship Hour.......................................11:00 a.m.
Fellowship Meal.................................. 12:30 p.m.
Midweek Mannah (Wednesday)................ 6 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST
FAITH COMMUNITY
Call the Church Office 633-3044 to find out
about other regular scheduled meetings.
Come Worship The Lord!
Modeling our ministry after the New Testament
405 Center St., Grand Coulee
Certified Lay Minister
Monty Fields
EVERYONE WELCOME!
Church Office 633-0980
Worship Service................................ 10:00 a.m
Join us every 3rd Sunday for brunch
and fellowship following worship service.
ZION LUTHERAN
PASTOR SHAWN NEIDER
— Team CMC
411 Fortuyn Blvd.
Grand Coulee
509.633.1911
www.cmccares.org
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
103 Continental Heights, Grand Coulee
Church (509) 633-3030
Pastor Eric Chavez - (509) 207-9460
Worship Service...................................... 9 a.m.
Fellowship........................................ 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School................................. 10:30 a.m.
Nursery Care Available
509 Central Drive, Coulee Dam
Church: 633-1790
www.couleedamchurch.org
A Foursquare Church
PASTOR STEVE ARCHER
16 Grand, Electric City
Sunday Morning Service:.......................10 a.m.
KIDS’ Church and Nursery
Adult Sunday School.................. 9:30 a.m.
Coffee Fellowship..................... 10:30 a.m.
Morning Worship...................... 10:45 a.m.
Evening Worship........................ 6:00 p.m.
Call for schedule of mid-week events
Come Worship & Praise With Us
Offers You a Warm Welcome!
of how many hours or days that
may take.
25 School Avenue, Electric City, 633-0670
“An Independent Bible Church”
Pastor Bill Williams - Everyone Welcome!
348 Mead Street, Grand Coulee Church 633-2566
Coulee City Bible Study........................ 8:00 a.m.
Coulee City Worship............................. 9:00 a.m.
Zion Worship........................................11:00 a.m.
Nursery Available • NEED A RIDE? CALL 633-2566
.
THE STAR • JULY 1, 2015
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LR Jr./Sr. High
honor roll
The following is the honor roll
for Lake Roosevelt Jr./Sr. High
seond semester.
HIGH HONORS
3.500 – 4.000
SENIORS
Shaine Thomas, Anthony Desautel, Brandon Jordan, Bailey
Stanger, Theron Nault, Steven
Joseph, Riley Stout
JUNIORS
Devan Black, Scott Abrahamson,
Michael Reyes, Lachelle Bearcub
SOPHOMORES
Matthew Tillman, Cameron Tillman, Jazmine Reed, Charlie Michel, Tristen Adolph, Robin Matt,
Marianna Clark
FRESHMEN
Rylee Pitner, Khani Priest, Malcolm Carson, Madeline Piccolo,
Russell Nanamkin
EIGHTH GRADERS
Stephen Flowers, Hannah Wapato, Kolby Picard, Chelsea Timent-
wa, Lilyana Clark, Lonnie Clark,
Vesta Martin, Loryn Moore, Cassidy Reyes, Savannah HobrectNissen
SEVENTH GRADERS
Ida Sue Dick, Wensdae Antoine
HONOR ROLL
3.250 - 3.490
SENIORS
Kammi Rosenbaum, Marissa LaFountaine
JUNIORS
Taren Redstar, Joshua Jim
SOPHOMORES
Nathaniel Hall, Kiana Sam
N/A
FRESHMEN
EIGHTH GRADE
Jaylyn Kensler, Uriah Morse,
Gloria Michel, Chazz Reyes, Derek Whiteman
SEVENTH GRADE
Michaela Ferguson
Students named
to BBCC
honor roll
Local students were named to the spring, 2015 honor lists at Big
Bend Community College, the school announced last week.
On the President’s List are: Melissa Boord, Electric City; Kyle Peterson, Almira; Dylan Crow, Wilbur; Carl Duvall, Coulee City; Robert
Beatty and Zachary Dye, Hartline.
To qualify, students on the President’s List completed 12 or more
graded credits with a GPA of 3.75 or above.
Celebration rodeo
coming up
The Nespelem Celebration Rodeo will be held July 10 through 12 at
the rodeo grounds in Nespelem.
Stock contractors are Red Knection of Keller and Palmer Ranch
Nespelem.
Friday events are non-sanctioned and open to everyone - bulls
broncs, steer ride and jackpot barrels.
Saturday and Sunday grand entry begins at 1 p.m.
Your Legal Notice
One-Stop for 4 Counties
Merchants
League 2015
Team
Gross
1. Grand Coulee Lodge 243
2. Morning Star 253
3. CTFC
256
4. Oasis
263
5. Eagle Cove
274
6. Slicers
274
7. San Poil Valley
275
8. Omak State Farm
281
9. Mama’s Boys
281
10. Lydig
282
11.Coulee Dam Concrete 284
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Rentals
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE
All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject
to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based
on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status
or national origin, or an intention, to make any such
preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status
includes children under the age of 18 living with parents
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hereby informed that all dwellings
advertised in this newspaper are
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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT - at Coulee
Professional Building on Burdin
Blvd.,
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
across from the hospital. 633-0496.
(S5-15tfc)
From Out Of Town? Clean, fully furnished,
one bedroom apartment. Located in Coulee
Dam, short walk to restaurants, grocery
shopping, school, casino and the dam. A
must see! Month to month with minimum 2
month stay. $750/month, includes electricity,
sewer and garbage. First, last, and $500
damage deposit. One unfinished apt. $600/
month. All apartments include utilities.
Favorable back ground check required at
applicant expense from Airfactz of Spokane.
Contact landlord at (509)633-3167. (W4-8ßtfc)
FOR RENT – RV/MOBILE HOME LOT in
Electric City. 509-633-2410 or 631-2033.
(B1-14-tfc)
$100 OFF MOVE IN SPECIAL
1 & 2 BR Apts $525-$575
WSG Paid! Dishwasher!
Coin Opt Laundry & Onsite Manager.
1201 River Dr, Coulee Dam
Call Max 509 895 9245
Grand
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Manor
Grand
Coulee
Senior/Disabled
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
One Bedroom Units
Rent based on Income
Please
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211 Continental, Grand Coulee, WA
509-633-1190 or contact the
Housing Authority, 1139 Larson Blvd.,
Moses Lake, WA
(509) 762-5541
Rentals
FOR RENT – Large 2 bdrm. Home on Grand
Coulee Heights. 1st, last and damage deposit
in advance. Call 633-2485. (F4-8-tfc)
2 BEDROOM APT. for rent in Grand
Coulee, $550 per month, 1st, last and
deposits required. Call 633-2485 for more
information. (F6-17-tfc)
DUPLEX FOR RENT – Elmer City, $530
month,REALTOR
1 bdrm., with office, first, last, $400
deposit. Call Jason 633-8082. (R6-3-tfc)
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LARGE 2 bdrm. Apt., Electric City, w/s/g,
basic REALTOR
cable, $550 per month. 509.631.2039
or 509.928.1805. (N5-6-tfc)
®
FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 2 bath single wide
manufactured home. New appliances
including washer/dryer. 20 x 12 insulated
storage shed w/loft and power. Located in
Seatons Grove, Elmer City. First month +
deposit. Call 509-631-2275 for details and
application. (B6-24-2tc)
Rentals
$625 2 Bed 1 Bath house. Call Bryan
509.430.0608. 805 Yucca Coulee Dam (W71-4tpp)
Small, 2 br home for rent. WSG included.
Home located in quiet mobile home park in
Electric City. Newer carpet. Fenced area.
Pets negotiable. 509-217-2456 Dan (G7-12tpp)
Homes
3 nice homes and 1 Banks Lake view lot
with well. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, double garage,
double shop, $215,900 COULEE CITY.
4 bedroom, 1.5 bath, garage, $149,900
ALMIRA. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, garage,
$109,900 WILBUR. 3/4 acre Banks Lake
view lot w/well $79,900 COULEE CITY. 509681-0165. (E5-13-8tpp)
Duplex in Elmer City. $585 Includes water,
sewer, garbage. Call Dale 509.675.4704.
(S5-27-tfc)
Must Sell.... Willing to Negotiate 2 mobile
homes on property in Grand Coulee at
one price.... $60,000 or best offer. Selling
due to health issues. Great Rental Income.
Both homes have their own fenced in yard.
Carport. 509-860-1630 (S7-1-2tpp)
CLEAN LARGE STUDIO for one. Ideal for
out-of-town worker. Completely furnished.
$450-$550 month, w/cable and high speed
internet. 631-0301. (C6-17-tfc)
Garage with Living Quarters - 36’x60’. Close
to golf course and fishing. Located at North
Shore Acres. $139,000.00 Call 509-6330496. (S7-1-6tp)
FOR RENT – 2 bdrm. Basement apartment,
Grand Coulee, $750 per month includes
utilities. Call 631-0194. (N6-17-tfc)
2 Bdrm Mobile Home with Fenced in Yard Available now.... . Partially furnished 2 bdrm
home. W/S/G paid Great neighborhood. No
pets, No smoking. 534 Butler Square, Grand
Coulee, WA Call or Text 509-860-1630. (S71-2tpp)
Time To Buy A House!
Wilbur
• 3 bdrm., 2 bath, garage and shop,
$59,500
• 4 bdrm., 2 story, fenced, garage and shop
$59,500
• Finish this 2-story home. Best corner.
$39,500
Almira
• 3 bdrm., 2-story, corner lot, new kitchen,
$39,500
• 2 bdrm., 1 bath, lg. fenced yard, $32,500.
Electric City
• 3 bdrm., 2 bath, ’02 Freedom
Manufactured home, home only, $39,500.
All have appliances and more. O.B.O. Call
509.647.2723 or 509.641.2141 (Mc7-1-tfc)
STUDIO APT – Electric City, $300 rent, $300
deposit. W/S/G and electric paid. 633-2008,
631-0311. (E7-1-tfc)
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last and $300 damage deposit. Washer and
dryer included. If partially furnished $625 per
month. Water, sewer, electric included. 6333127. (H7-1-1tp)
Small 1 bedroom, clean, no smoking, no
pets. First, last, security. $550 monthly.
Available now. 670-4187. (E7-1-tfc)
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TIRES – 235/75R15, 1Hwy. tread, 1 all
terrain, less than 1000 miles, $50 each. 6331944. (?7-1-1tp)
AIR CONDITIONER for sale, thru wall or
window 110 volt, $100. 633-0648. (R7-11tp)
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personal Fountain of Youth. Call 1-888-5865951 and mention code 101162.
Auto
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix – good condition,
114,000 miles, nice car. $4,000 o.b.o., must
see and drive - 509.631.4240. (G6-10-tfx)
Storage
10x20 STORAGE UNIT FOR RENT – In
Grand Coulee. Call 631-0194. (N701-tfc)
Pleasant Valley Storage
12’x40’ Units Available
$75 per month
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C.J.’s Mini Storage
Various Sizes Available
Grand Coulee & Electric City
633-8074 or 631-1222
LYNN’S STORAGE
633-0246
Cell - 509-528-9224
RALPH’S STORAGE UNITS
AVAILABLE
12x35 - $82 10x14 - $57
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CHIROPRACTIC
Quality Chiropractic Health Care
Brought to Your Home,
Office or Workplace
J.D. Scharbach, D.C.
NEW NUMBER 509-721-0384
Drawing
Saturday 7 p.m.
As of Sat., June 27
Pot $612
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Every Wednesday 4-8
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THURS-FRI 6 p.m.
on B St., Grand Coulee
509.633.0162
American Legion
Post #157
YARD SALE
EVERY SATURDAY THRU
AUGUST 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Then Final Weekend
Aug. 30 & 31
Vets Center, Electric City
Thanks
I would like say a big thank you to Gerry
Salstrom for the wonderful 60th birthday
party. And to everyone that brought food,
cards, and gifts - my friends mean a lot to
me and I just want to say thank you from
the bottom of my heart.
Again Gerry you are a special lady.
Thank you all,
Iva Le Graves
308 Spokane Way
Grand Coulee
633-0280
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Like a good neighbor,
State Farm is there.®
State Farm Insurance Companies
(509) 826-3200
Quality RE Services Inc
“Professional, Detailed and
Experienced Personal Representation.”
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
D.W.K. FOWLER
CONSTRUCTION LLC
Part-time position at Strate Funeral
Home in Grand Coulee, WA. This position
will perform a variety of tasks to assist with
funerals and visitation. Must be flexible with
hours, be willing to work nights and weekends
and some heavy lifting. Qualifications:
High School Education, must hold a valid
current driver’s license with a good driving
record. Knowledge of computers and some
software would be an asset or a willingness
to learn. Strate Funeral Home is an Equal
Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are
interested, please contact Mike Strite at
509-725-4151. (S6-24-2tc)
Grant County Mosquito Control District 2 has
an opening for a seasonal sprayer. Hours
vary but ae mainly in the evening/nights. If
interested please respond to: GCMCD #2,
PO Box 8, Electric City, WA 99123. (G7-1-1)
The Grand Coulee Dam School District
has an opening for the following position:
Lake Roosevelt Jr/Sr High School
Assistant Principal (2015-16 School
Year)
If you would like to apply for this position,
please apply here http://www.gcdsd.org/
Page/574.
Position will be opened until filled.
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what I have!
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at 114 S.E. Main St., Wilbur, Wa.
The only place in town
to get the job done!
General Contractor
Roofing & Siding Specials
COULEE DAM PLUMBING
Floor cleaner/janitorial help needed.
Looking for a couple hard working reliable
individuals in Grand Coulee area to clean
a commercial account will be operating
walk behind scrubbers and propane buffers
sweeping mopping and general cleaning
Must have reliable transportation to work
site be reliable with good work history pay
is between 10hr to 12hr part-time employer
willing to train right person. 509-724-3965
(T6-17-4tpp)
Across from Les Schwab
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[email protected]
Call the Dam Plumber
Immediate Job Openings with the United
States Postal Service The Grand Coulee
Area including Coulee Dam and Elmer City
is currently hiring for PSE and RCA Position.
The Office Position Starts at $15.63/hour
The RCA Position Starts at $16.64/hour To
apply please go to www.usps.com/careers If
you have any questions, please contact the
Grand Coulee Post Office at 509-633-0781
(U6-24-2tc)
Truck & Car too!
Wayne Fowler
509.634.1942
Board Certified
Providers
Jobs
Construction Inc.
is now delivering concrete in your
area. Discounts for ordering 3 or
more days in advance. For questions
or to place an order - Please call
Ryan W. Gunn
Attorney at Law
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DIVORCE $155. $175 with children. No
court appearances. Complete preparation.
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Medicaid Eligibility Planning
Elder Law
Estate Planning - Wills - Probates
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Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
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Sprinkler Systems - We Do It All!
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fireplace inserts and fireplaces. Outdoor
Living Space & Gas Fire Pits…Safe, code
installation, service, repair, advice and
chimney cleaning. ALJU Stove & Fireplace,
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Facility Maintenance Services:
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 Floor Maintenance and Refinishing
For appointments and ask
 HVAC Duct Cleaning
 Windowabout
Washingother services
 General Cleaning Services
 Lawn and Ground Maintenance
 Weed Control Spray Services
 Construction and Rental Clean up
THE STAR • JULY 1, 2015
Jobs
IT Support Technician
CMC is seeking an IT Support Technician
to provide Coulee Medical Center users
technical support for the networked
computers, software, hardware and
printers.
Will maintain the EMR
infrastructure and provide users with
support on general use, issues, and
adjustments to new workflows. Provide
any other needed support services related
to the IT infrastructure and computer
based technology in the hospital, clinic
and/or related departments.
Registration Specialist
This full-time position will assist,
acknowledge and register all patients,
answer and route calls and respond to
walk-in patients. High school graduate,
one year in a medical setting and excellent
customer service skills required. Good
computer skills preferred. Must be able
to perform multiple activities and work
as part of a team in a very fast paced
environment.
Notice of
Public Hearing
Town of
Coulee Dam
RN Utilization Case Manager
Seeking experienced RN Utilization Case
Manager (UCM) to support the patient to
make sure that they are getting the best
care and support over a continuum of
time to achieve positive clinical outcomes.
The RN UCM deals with the “medical
appropriateness” or “medical necessity”
of care and ensure that patients receive
the “right care at the right time” to improve
clinical outcomes and lower costs. Must be
experienced in InterQual, care of chronic
conditions and managed care guidelines.
This position functions independently and
in collaboration with the social worker/
discharge planner. This is a fulltime hourly
and benefited position, Monday through
Friday
Apply online at: www.
cmccares.org
Or email information to:
[email protected]
PHONE: (509) 633-1753 FAX:
(509) 633-0295
E.O.E.
The Grand Coulee Dam School District
has a job opening for the following position:
High School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach (2015-16 School Year)
· Exhibit knowledge of the sport
· Adhere to all laws of the State of Washington in regards to conduct between a
teacher (coach) and student (athlete)
· Ability to teach sportsmanship, respect, skills, and healthy living. Be a mentor
and example to athletes. Promote academics first. Provide the best opportunity
possible for each student’s success
· Ability to work with other coaches, officials, and administrators in a professional
and courteous manner
· Maintain a valid CPR/First Aid card
· Report to the head coach. Will be supervised and evaluated by the head coach
in conjunction with the athletic director
· Adhere to and enforce all school, school district, league, and WIAA rules and
regulations
· Report all violations or suspected issues to the head coach immediately
· Assume duties assigned by the head coach of the program
· Follow proper care techniques when injuries occur
· Follow and enforce team discipline standards
· Refrain from the use of tobacco and alcohol any time athletes are present.
Failure to do so may result in immediate dismissal
· Attend all school, league, and state meetings as required
· Continue education in regards to new rules, coaching techniques, and teaching
methods
· Pay is based on the current extracurricular salary schedule
· Must pass a valid Washington state background check
If you are interested in this position please apply here https://grandcoulee.tedk12.
com/hire/index.aspx on or before 4pm, Tuesday, July 7, 2015.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that a Public Hearing will be held
to consider the Six-Year Comprehensive Street Program (TIP) for
2016 – 2021. The Public Hearing
will be held in the Coulee Dam
Town Hall Council Chambers,
300 Lincoln Ave, Coulee Dam
Washington, at the regular council meeting of Wednesday, July 8,
2015 at 6:00 p.m. at which time
the public may give written or
oral testimony.
To the Citizens of the Town
of Coulee Dam, notice is hereby
given that the Town Council of
the Town of Coulee Dam will hold
a Public Hearing at Town Hall,
300 Lincoln Ave, Coulee Dam,
WA on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at
6:00pm to take public testimony
to consider adoption of an ordinance allowing keeping of chicken hens within town limits.
Stefani Bowden,
Clerk/Treasurer
(Publish July 1, 2015)
Grant Count
Mosquito Dist. 2
Meeting Change
Grant County Mosquito Control
Dist. #2 board meetings hae been
change to the second Wednesday
of the month at 7 p.m. as opposed
to the first Wednesday.
(Publish July 1, 215)
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A complete listing of our properties can be found at our website FoisyKennedy.com
707 Yucca Street, Coulee Dam
707 Yucca Street, Coulee Dam, 2 bedroom fixer upper home is just under
1,300 square feet in size. It has a metal roof, updated electrical service with
updated wiring, electric BB and Rec Wall heat with a Wall Air Conditioner.
The master bedroom is huge at 14’ 6” by 17’3”. The 2nd Bedroom is 10’6”
by 17’9” as well. The property is just over 9,000 sf in size, has a nice sized
back yard area and there is a detached 1 car garage. List price is now
just $59,500
111 Washington Place, Electric City, Very nice 3 bedroom 2 bath
ranch style home in Electric City. Home has appr 1,675 s.f. on the
main level, plus another 300 s.f. downstairs in unf basement. Home
has vinyl siding and vinyl 2 pane windows, hardwood flooring in K &
DR, a spacious Family Room and brick patio to enjoy the beautiful
Coulee weather. There is a 2 car garage/shop that is just over 700
s.f., plus a 1 car garage and 2 car carport. The property is two lots
that total appr. 100’ by 95’. List price is just $177,500.
611 Central Drive, Coulee Dam. Large Home with just over 2,000
SF all together. You can live in the top part and rent out the lower
level as a separate apartment. Or lower level could possibly be
used for a daycare? Or if you need the extra room, use it for your
own family. Built in 1959, the home has Central H & AC on the
main level, Vinyl lap siding, copper plumbing, a wood fireplace,
and hardwood floors upstairs. The property is appr 10,950 s.f. in
size. There is a 24’ by 30 det garage, plus a 1 car att garage and
workshop. The back yard is fenced List price is just $159,500
1109 Camas Street, Coulee Dam, Completely renovated in 2012,
this 2 Bedroom Home is in overall great shape. The home has
1,100 square feet and it is all on one level. It has a Metal Roof,
Vinyl lap siding, Vinyl 2 pane windows, and all new plumbing and
wiring. Beautiful Oak cabinets in Kitchen with all stainless steel
appliances included. There is also a pantry for additional storage.
Home has Central forced air heating and cooling with a Heat pump.
The property is appr 65’ by 120’ and has a fenced backyard with
auto sprinklers, and a large 747 s.f. Detached shop and garage
with 11’ sidewalls. List price is now just $139,500.
213 Roosevelt Drive Grand Coulee, Here is a wonderful home
with a Spectacular View. It has 1025 s.f. on the main level with
2 bedrooms and recently renovated bath, plus another 850 s.f.
downstairs which includes a 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment. The
home has hardwood floors and new ductless Heatpumps on each
level. There is a detached 500 s.f. garage, plus storage shed,
greenhouse and RV parking with full hook up. The home, garage &
shed all have almost new roofs & updated electrical with 200 amp
breaker panel. There is a large spacious deck and a fully fenced
yard. The property is appr, 8,500 s.f. List Price is just $139,500.
Looking for Land? We have a number of lots and building
sites available both in and out of town. Prices start at
$13,500 and go up from there. A complete list of properties
for sale can be found on our website at www.FoisyKennedy.
com, or give us a call at 509-633-0410.
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Legal Notices
Nespelem School District #14
NOTICE OF
BUDGET HEARING
2015-2016 Budget Proposal & Hearing
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors
of Nespelem School District #14, Okanogan County,
Washington, will meet on July 27, 2014, at 4:30 in
the school staff room for the purpose of holding a
public hearing for review and adoption of the 20152016 fiscal budget. Any taxpayer may appear at said
meeting and in accordance with District policy regarding Board meetings, be heard for or against any
part of the budget.
Notice is hereby given that the Nespelem School
District #14, Okanogan County, Washington will
55793 Bay Area Drive NE., Electric City
55793 Bay Area Drive NE, Electric City, Custom 2 Bedroom Home
with wonderful view of Banks Lake, Castle Rock and the Coulee.
Home was built in 2007 and has just over 2,000 s.f. on the main level,
plus appr. 425 s.f. upstairs in the open loft. The home has granite
countertops, Hardy Board Lap siding, Electric Central H & AC with HP
and vaulted Ceilings. Sunken Living Room with hardwood floors and
gas fireplace. Detached pull through garage/shop is appr 1200 s.f.
with 6” exterior walls that are finished and ¾ bath. The list goes on
and on. Property is 5 acres in size and adjacent to Federal land. List
price is now just $375,000
#1123 Tilmus Street, Coulee Dam, 2 Bedroom home that has
appr. 1,312 square feet on the main level, plus another 387 s.f.
downstairs. Built in 1935, the home has a newer Central Heat
and AC with HP system, 200 amp cb service, Emb wood lap
siding and all new energy efficient double pane windows. There
is an office and large rec room with great natural lighting. The
property has beautiful mature landscaping, an auto sprinkler
system and lots of privacy. There is a detached 1 car garage
that is 264 sf, plus another 1 car garage plus shop that is appr
558 s.f. in size. List price is just $119,500.
#535 Butler Square, Grand Coulee, View Location - Home has
appr 1,075 s.f. on the main level, plus appr 525 s.f. downstairs.
The Living Room has lam flooring & a brick hearth for WS.
The kitchen has newer cabinets and countertops. There are 2
bedrooms on the main level, plus a full bath and UR. The dining
room is on the lake view side as well. The home has 2 more
rooms downstairs that could be used as bedrooms but are nonegress. Home as vinyl lap siding and vinyl 2 pane windows, and
a 200 amp cb service. The lot is 80’ by 80’ and there is a 1 car
garage and additional off street parking. Located just minutes
away from Lake Roosevelt & Banks Lake. List Price is just
$99,500.
105 Prins Place, Grand Coulee. Large home with 3 bedrooms
and 3 bathrooms all together. Home has about 800 s.f. on the
main level, plus 350 s.f. upstairs and another 800 s.f. in the unf
basement. The home has vinyl lap siding, a newer Dim Comp
Roof and mostly vinyl 2 pane windows. The upper level has
hardwood flooring. The owner has the outside pretty much
done, just needs some paint and flooring and it should be good
to go. The property is 3 lots that total appr 4,625 sf. There is a 1
car basement garage and a carport. Buy as an investment or live
in it yourself. List price is just $77,500 with a $3,000 closing
cost credit.
310 Williams Street S Elmer City, Looking for a 2 bedroom
vacation cottage or a year round home? This home is just under
900 s.f. in size and was completely renovated back in 20032004. Home has oak kitchen cabinets, main bath with washer
dryer hookups. Stove, Ref, W & D are all included. Open Living
Room, vinyl 2 pane windows, and BB and rec wall heat. Lot is
appr 42.5’ by 82’, so not much yard work to do. There is a det
carport for covered parking. List Price is just $67,500 with a
$2,500 closing cost allowance.
Foisy & Kennedy
REALTY, INC.
633-0410
more listings at www.foisykennedy.com
309 Midway Ave., Grand Coulee
complete the budget for the fiscal year 2015-2016
and place it on file in the school district administration office July 20, 2015. Copies thereof will be
furnished to any person who calls upon the district
for them.
Rich Stewart
Secretary to the Board
(Publish July 1 and 8, 2015)
Notice of Public Hearing
Town of Elmer City
Stefani Bowden
Clerk/Treasurer
(Publish June 24 & July 1, 2015)
Town of
Coulee Dam
Public Hearing
PAGE 7
The Town of Elmer City will conduct a Public
Hearing to consider the Six Year Comprehensive
Street Program for the 2016 – 2012. The Public
Hearing will be held at Elmer City Town Hall, 505
Seaton Ave., Elmer City, WA., during at the regular
council meeting on Thursday, July 9th, 2015 at 7:00
p.m.
All interested persons will be given opportunity
to provide written or oral comment at said meeting.
Renee Tillman
Clerk/Treasurer
(Publish July 1 and 8, 2015)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
FOR OKANOGAN COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
JOHN WESLEY COMBS SR.,
Deceased
NO. 14-4-00108-7
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.030
The Personal Representative named below has
been appointed Personal Representative of this
estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be
barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided
in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the
Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy
of the claim and filing the original of the claim with
the court in which the probate proceedings were
commenced.
The claim must be presented within the later of:
(1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative
served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months
after the date of first publication of the notice. If the
claim is not presented within this time frame, the
claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar
is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s
probate and nonprobate assets.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: July 1, 2015.
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: John Combs Jr.
ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL Jay P. Manon
REPRESENTATIVE: WSBA #23855
ADDRESS FOR MAILING P.O. Box 554
OR SERVICE: Grand Coulee, WA 99133
Fax (888)652-4184
COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS Okanogan
County Superior Court
AND CAUSE NUMBER: 14-4-00108-7
(Publish July 1, 8, 15, 2015)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
FOR GRANT COUNTY
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
EARL NEWTON DAVIS,
Deceased
NO. 15-4-00033-4
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.030
The Personal Representative named below has
been appointed Personal Representative of this
estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be
barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided
in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the
Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy
of the claim and filing the original of the claim with
the court in which the probate proceedings were
commenced.
The claim must be presented within the later of:
(1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative
served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months
after the date of first publication of the notice. If the
claim is not presented within this time frame, the
claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar
is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s
probate and nonprobate assets.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: July 1, 2015.
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Mitchell Davis.
ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL Jay P. Manon
REPRESENTATIVE: WSBA #23855
ADDRESS FOR MAILING P.O. Box 554
OR SERVICE: Grand Coulee, WA 99133
Fax (888)652-4184
COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS Grant
County Superior Court
AND CAUSE NUMBER: 15-4-00033-4
(Publish July 1, 8 and 15, 2015)
Grant County Fire Dist. 14
NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE
Grant County Fire Dist.. 14 has changed its meeting Monday, July
6, at 7 p.m. at the Electric City Fire Department.
(Publish July 1, 2015)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the
Electric City Council beginning at 5:45 P.M., or as soon thereafter as
practical, on July 14, 2015 at the Electric City City Hall, 10 Western
Avenue, Electric City, Washington, to consider the following:
PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND COUNCIL’S CONSIDERATION OF
FURTHER FINDINGS JUSTIFYING INTERIM ORDINANCE NO
497-2015 OF THE CITY OF ELECTRIC CITY ESTABLISHING A
SIX-MONTH MORATORIUM PROHIBITING MARIJUANA PRODUCTION, PROCESSING AND RETAIL SALES AND/OR MEDICAL MARIJUANA PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, CULTIVATION,
STORAGE, SALE, DELIVERY, EXCHANGE OR BARTERING, INCLUDING COLLECTIVE GARDENS AND DISPENSARIES, IN ALL
ZONING DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY
All interested persons will be given the opportunity to provide both
written and oral comments on the moratorium at said public hearing.
City Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities.
Jacqueline M. Perman Clerk-Treasurer
(Publish July 1, 2015)
NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF
ELECTRIC CITY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that a public hearing to consider the Six-Year Comprehensive
Street Program (TIP) for 20162021 will be held in the Electric
City Council Chambers, 10 Western Ave., Electric City, Washington, during a special council
meeting Tuesday, July 14, 2015,
at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited
to make their recommendations
at this meeting or send their written suggestions to City of Electric
City, PO Box 130, Electric City,
WA 99123 before July 9, 2015.
City Hall is handicapped accessible.
Jacqueline M. Perman
Clerk/Treasurer
(Publish July 1 and 8, 2015)
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ops
Compiled from
police files
Grand Coulee
Police
6/21 - USBR Plant Protection
advised police that a group was
preparing to go fishing at North
Dam Park as the sun was just
setting. Police advised the group
that it was a daylight-only area
and members of the group packed
up and left.
6/22 - A man told police that a
neighbor’s dogs had been barking
for three hours. The officer arrived and could hear the dogs, but
no one answered the door.
- A woman on “E” Street advised police of a warrant out for
her arrest and said she wanted
to take care of it. Police found
the warrant was current, so she
was arrested and taken to Grant
County Jail.
- A Level 1 sex offender called
police to advise them that his parole officer had granted him a seven-day visit to Grant County, but
the problem was that he was staying in Coulee Dam, not in Grant
County, and he wanted to have a
paper trail of where he was. The
man was advised that he needed
to heed the directions of his parole officer.
- An Electric City man told
police that he had picked up a
loose dog that it didn’t have any
identification tag, and that when
he took it to the veterinary clinic
he was told that he needed police
permission to impound the dog.
Police gave their OK.
6/23 - USBR Plant Protection
told police that a man was sleeping in his car at the lower Visitor
Center parking lot and officials
wanted him to leave. The report
stated that even though there are
no no-parking signs posted the
man was asked to leave.
- Tribal officers transferred
the investigation of a reported
motorcycle theft to Grand Coulee
because the incident occurred in
Electric City. Police are still investigating ownership of the cycle.
6/24 - The man on Roosevelt
Drive complained again about his
neighbor’s two dogs barking. Police went to the door, but no one
answered.
- A school official told police
that someone had broken windows at the back side of the middle school and left graffiti on the
walls also.
- Police checked on a disturbance on King Street where there
was some yelling because of loud
music. One man said the other
yelled at him so he got a baseball
bat to protect himself. Both were
told if there was a problem they
should call the police.
- A Coulee Dam driver was
stopped because his brake lights
and tail lights were not operating correctly. The vehicle still had
studded tires on it. The driver
was wanted on a warrant from
Marysville and had no evidence
of insurance. He was cited on the
insurance issue and warned on
the other infractions.
6/25 - A motorhome driver who
was parked in the upper Visitor
Center parking lot was asked
to move. It was noted that there
are no signs posted on the hours
when you can park there.
- Plant Protection advised police that people were fishing at
North Dam Park after hours. An
officer found that one of the fishermen had a warrant out for his
arrest. He was taken to Grant
County Jail. The others left the
area.
- A visitor to the area wanted
to know why there were no signs
posted about firearms being
banned at the dam. The man said
that he and his wife both have
concealed weapon permits but left
their guns at home because they
thought they would be banned.
- Coulee Dam police asked that
Grand Coulee detain two people
driving a pickup up the hill. They
were wanted for questioning in a
theft case. The two were stopped
and asked to return to Coulee
Dam where tribal police could
question them.
- A van driver parked in the
lower Visitor Center parking lot
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was asked to leave by police. The
man said he didn’t see any signs
that told him he couldn’t park
there. Police stated there were no
signs but he needed to leave, and
he did.
- A Burdin Boulevard man was
cited for not transferring the title
to a vehicle he was buying in the
allotted time and for operating
the vehicle without a license.
6/26 - Police responded to a dog
fight on Roosevelt Drive where a
small dog had some injuries. The
woman who reported the incident
said she would house the injured
dog until the veterinary clinic
opened in the morning.
6/27 - A Seattle man was
banned from a residence on Weil
Place after he and the resident
got into an altercation.
- Police checked on a report of
a possible suicide attempt on Roosevelt Drive and talked to a man
who said he didn’t intend to harm
himself or others. He’d had a disagreement with his girlfriend and
also told police that he was under treatment by a mental health
professional.
- A 22-year-old Coulee Dam
woman was cited for driving
while under the influence after
the vehicle she was driving nearly struck a patrol car near Cole
Street. The woman acknowledged
that she had been drinking at an
Electric City bar and had recently
smoked marijuana. Her car was
impounded and after the paperwork she was released to another
adult.
- Police checked on a reported
domestic violence call and a woman in her mid-80s told the officer
that there was no truth to the
claim.
Coulee Dam
Police
6/21 - A woman received a verbal warning for failing to use her
turn signals while turning onto
River Drive.
6/22 - Police checked on a
driver slumped over the steering
wheel while parked near the fire
hall. He told the officer that he
had run out of gas and was wait-
ing for a friend to come and help
him out.
- Two drivers got warnings for
having defective equipment on
their vehicles, both on Columbia
Drive.
6/23 - Police responded to an
alarm at the credit union, but the
alarm was only being tested. Police stated that they had not been
informed of any testing.
6/25 - A clerk at Harvest Foods
said she saw a man she knew
walk out of the store without paying for items he had selected. She
followed him outside and around
the store and yelled for him to return and pay for the items. The
man ran and turned down Sixth
Street.
6/26 - Two women were threatened by a large, black, pit bull
dog, which cornered them on
their porch before it was called
by its owner and left. Police told
the owner of the dog if an incident happened again, she would
be fined $300.
- Police checked on a report
of domestic violence at a Tulip
Street residence. The resident
told police that the call came from
a person who saw his girlfriend at
the house. He did say that there
had been an argument but that
nothing physical occurred.
- Police arrested a man they
followed for several minutes who
was violating the speed limit
all the way from Coulee Dam to
Grand Coulee at speeds up to 80
mph. He was cited for attempting to elude police, driving under the influence, driving while
his license was suspended, and
reckless driving. He was taken to
Okanogan County Jail.
6/27 - Police were asked by a
woman on Camas Street to have
her daughter banned from her
house after a check in an envelope went missing.
- Dispatch received several 911
calls from a woman who said she
had jumped from a second-story
window and was now stuck somewhere in a ravine near the river.
Dispatch stated that they thought
the calls came from somewhere in
Omak and police here were advised by Tribal Police to ignore
the report.
Building new sidewalks
Halme Construction workers hammer in concrete forms to prepare for new sidewalks on Federal Avenue in Grand Coulee
Tuesday. The job will replace sidewalks on Federal and on Main Street for just under $390,000, funded by a grant from the
state Transportation Improvement Board. — Scott Hunter photo
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